Tika Seya
Committed
Roleplay posts: 78 
Age: 19
Physical Description: Long raven hair, blue eyes, and an average build. Soft features.
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Clothes and Equipment:
A pink kimono is accented by the red trim of her lower hiyoko layer, an ornamental display of feminity in what was otherwise a men's cut of garb free of the constrictions of traditional female clothing. A white obi holds a single katana to her left hip. Zori sandals and white socks. Her hakama trousers were the deep color of violet, with a display of light rosey flowers bedazzling the hem of the left leg.
Her sword, Hikari-no-Kazu: http://i.imgur.com/P6AzAI8.jpg
Registered: Apr 25, 2017 20:44:32 GMT -8
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Post by Tika Seya on Jun 8, 2017 8:22:26 GMT -8
"Yes...it would change things greatly. It would realize the whole reason the Hizashi settled in Tawakoshi... Which could lead to fighting with Jeoncho," she said. "I hope this does not happen. Either way... Your life might be about to change very soon.."
Tika was naturally soft spoken, but she kept her voice even lower, as though to convey a sense of urgency and keep the subject from prying ears.
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Kiara
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 123
Registered: Dec 26, 2016 13:03:31 GMT -8
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Post by Kiara on Jun 8, 2017 20:52:14 GMT -8
"Yes...it would change things greatly. It would realize the whole reason the Hizashi settled in Tawakoshi... Which could lead to fighting with Jeoncho," she said. "I hope this does not happen. Either way... Your life might be about to change very soon.."
Tika was naturally soft spoken, but she kept her voice even lower, as though to convey a sense of urgency and keep the subject from prying ears. "Oh......" Kiara looks down, knowing but hoping that the fighting doesn't happen around her. Yet somehow she is prepared in her mind for that to happen. A part of her was already beginning to recognize the future as what it was and prepared for her role as the very important person. Then she asked something that was related, but might have seemed random. "Before the fighting starts... can you teach me how to protect myself? Just in case..?" |
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354 
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 10, 2017 3:08:50 GMT -8
Kojuro accepted Lord Genji's offer of a seat and joined him and Anzen. Lord Genji seemed to be in a good mood, which seemed appropriate seeing as he was the one who organised the party. "I'm feeling a lot better thank you, Uncle," he replied. "I take it you're enjoying the festivities?" Nakatani came to pour them drinks and he accepted a cup of sake mainly out of a sense of duty rather than anything else. One cup wasn't exactly going to do any harm, but he still found himself very alert and guarded, watching the people around him closely. His eye fell briefly on a man and a woman holding hands headed towards the guest wing of the mansion, and he frowned just a little. Was this "that" kind of party? There were so many strangers here. Was that why he felt on edge?
"How about you, Onee-san? It seems I haven't seen you in while," he said to Anzen, then he noticed the kodachi she was wearing in her obi. It wasn't a weapon she had seen her carrying before, either in type, or that specific one. "Where did you get that sword, Onee-san?" he asked, curiously. Not that it wouldn't be a useful weapon for her, but she had never shown the slightest interest in learning kodachi before.
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Anzen Hizashi
Committed
Have I lost you again, my best friend?
Roleplay posts: 89
Age: 24
Physical Description: Height: 5’4”
Weight: 130 lbs
Build: Lithe
Eyes:
Color: Golden Brown
Shape: Rounded, more-so than usual
Hair:
Color: Midnight black
Style: When working, it would be pulled back into a long ponytail - waist length - with two locks of hair barely to her chin left out in front of her ears. The pony tail would be held up with a piece of jade-coloured ribbon.
Clothes and Equipment: Clothing: Typically seen in a kimono that was mostly a plum purple that faded to a beautiful magenta diagonally from waist to bottom. In the transition would be a multitude of flowers varying in sizes, each one either a pale blue, lavender, or a powder pink. The obi around her waist would be a pale yellow obi, the obi-jime would be golden, and the obi-age a faint pink. She preferred to wear tabi and zori on her feet.
Accessories: Her favorite accessory would be a black and gold fan that she would always tucked in either her obi or her sleeve, whichever was most convenient. On rare occasions, the ribbon that tied her hair into a ponytail would be pulled out and worn as a headband, tied into a delicate bow on the left side of her head.
Accessories: Her favorite accessory would be a black and gold fan that she would always tucked in either her obi or her sleeve, whichever was most convenient. On rare occasions, the ribbon that tied her hair into a ponytail would be pulled out and worn as a headband, tied into a delicate bow on the left side of her head. The only other must-have item she would carry, would be a twig of bamboo with one end sharpened into a point.
Registered: May 22, 2017 11:26:05 GMT -8
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Post by Anzen Hizashi on Jun 10, 2017 10:13:06 GMT -8
After politely declining the offer for sake - under the belief that a healer should always be in their right mind - Anzen returned her focus back to her brother with a more relaxed smile. "Forgive me for being around so little of late, Kojuro-kun, I devoted myself to some extra studies in hope of advancing my skills a little farther."
When the kodachi in her obi was pointed out, Anzen had a faint moment of sheepishness before touching the blades hilt as if reminding herself it was real. "I honestly forgot I was carrying this.. I met a newcomer who gave me this blade after I tested his ability to heal. Something has felt off as of late and seeing as I cannot always carry my weapon of choice, this seemed like a decent substitute of protect." Her normal smile returned with an air of protection and determination only older sisters seemed capable of having.
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Shinamori Setoku
Dedicated
*~* Owner of the mysterious den known as 'Sakura Ken' in Tamatoshi Bay*~*
Roleplay posts: 150
Age: 32
Physical Description: A humble, yet more rugged looking Samurai of the Hizashi Samurai, Shinamori Setoku stands at 6' evenly. He has waist length jet black hair, pulled into a ponytail, with brownish, almost Amber eyes, and is commonly swathed with a purple haori over his Black Hakama, red obi, and baggy, loose fitting white Kimono. He also sports metal plated Geta Sandals.
Clothes and Equipment: A wakizashi in a yellow saya (scabbard), wrapped with a yellow Katatemaki ito (Battle Wrap) around the tsuka (hilt.) While the Kojiri (End of the scabbard) had a black bit of burned metal. The Tsuba (Guard) was an odd circular symbol of the Shibata clan. And the weapon's Tsuka is usually seen sticking out of his kimono, opposite his heart. A Katana with a red saya with a red katatemaki ito around the hilt is normally hanging tachi style (Edge facing the ground) from his obi.
Registered: May 19, 2017 13:09:44 GMT -8
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Post by Shinamori Setoku on Jun 10, 2017 15:29:08 GMT -8
Setoku casually walked back into the main courtyard, left arm relaxing on the collar of his kimono, leaving half his torso exposed - He didn't seem to mind, or notice though. His eyes scanned the courtyard, taking in every detail. Unlike the rest of the many drunks, his mind was sharp. Especially after observing Akiyama's reaction. He just... Felt as if he was being watched. His haori was strangely missing, but other than his shaken look, he blended right in.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 11, 2017 12:36:41 GMT -8
"Not at all, it's good to improve your skills. I'm sure all your hard work will come in useful, though I hope it needn't." He hoped Anzen hadn't been pushing herself too hard to work on her healing ability on his account. It couldn't be easy for her to find her skills insufficient in being able to heal him completely, though she had tried, of course. He felt unreasonably guilty about worrying her.
He couldn't argue with her reasoning. If anything happened, having a small blade on hand was more practical than having to run to the dojo for her naginata. However he was curious as to the provenance of the weapon. Someone had mentioned seeing Anzen talking to a strange man… perhaps the same one she was talking about now, or one of many of the various newcomers, there were enough of them after all. "Oh? Who was it that gave it to you?" It seemed a strange thing to give as a gift - very few ronin or refugees would have a spare sword to give away, unless they obtained it by immoral means. Something felt off to him too, and he was glad that Anzen also sensed it. He exchanged a meaningful look with her, before her smile returned.
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Anzen Hizashi
Committed
Have I lost you again, my best friend?
Roleplay posts: 89
Age: 24
Physical Description: Height: 5’4”
Weight: 130 lbs
Build: Lithe
Eyes:
Color: Golden Brown
Shape: Rounded, more-so than usual
Hair:
Color: Midnight black
Style: When working, it would be pulled back into a long ponytail - waist length - with two locks of hair barely to her chin left out in front of her ears. The pony tail would be held up with a piece of jade-coloured ribbon.
Clothes and Equipment: Clothing: Typically seen in a kimono that was mostly a plum purple that faded to a beautiful magenta diagonally from waist to bottom. In the transition would be a multitude of flowers varying in sizes, each one either a pale blue, lavender, or a powder pink. The obi around her waist would be a pale yellow obi, the obi-jime would be golden, and the obi-age a faint pink. She preferred to wear tabi and zori on her feet.
Accessories: Her favorite accessory would be a black and gold fan that she would always tucked in either her obi or her sleeve, whichever was most convenient. On rare occasions, the ribbon that tied her hair into a ponytail would be pulled out and worn as a headband, tied into a delicate bow on the left side of her head.
Accessories: Her favorite accessory would be a black and gold fan that she would always tucked in either her obi or her sleeve, whichever was most convenient. On rare occasions, the ribbon that tied her hair into a ponytail would be pulled out and worn as a headband, tied into a delicate bow on the left side of her head. The only other must-have item she would carry, would be a twig of bamboo with one end sharpened into a point.
Registered: May 22, 2017 11:26:05 GMT -8
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Post by Anzen Hizashi on Jun 11, 2017 22:07:46 GMT -8
Kojuro's glance, something that told her she was not alone in her unease, made the girl look around the courtyards at all the merry - and unfortunately drunk - faces. Her smile never faded as she pulled out her fan and begun fluttering it slowly near her face; she hated that her brother felt guilty over her worrying so she tried to keep it to herself. "I have not overly tired myself as of yet, dear Kojuro-kun. There is still plenty I feel I must learn to.. be of better use to you and other patients. Medicine is a difficult thing on its own, without including all the magical means in which a body can be harmed."
As Anzen's eyes traveled around the courtyards, they noticed a familiar face once again. Such fortunate timing.. Snapping her fan shut, she used it to point in the direction of the man whose blade she now carried - daintily but not subtly. "There he is, Kojuro-kun. I borrowed his blade to test his healing.. and since I dirtied the blade unknowingly for the first time, he allowed me to keep it. In exchange for the weapon, I taught Setoku-kun how to heal the wound caused by a blade."
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 12, 2017 12:36:15 GMT -8
Like most people in Tawakoshi, he had very little understanding or knowledge of how magic worked, so he trusted whatever his sister said on the matter. He followed her gaze in the direction of her fan, over to the man who had just wandered back into the main courtyard, recognising him as being the man who had just minutes ago disappeared into the guest quarters with a woman. Now he was missing several items of clothing, so it didn't take a genius to work out what must have just happened in there. After watching the man for a moment he turned back to Anzen at her words, a small frown forming between his brows. While he generally liked to see the best in everyone, there was no other way to take such a thing than as an insult. "He told you it was dirty, then he gave it to you?" he asked for clarification, almost unable to believe it. What an arrogant person, to suggest that something that wasn't clean enough for him was good enough for Anzen, the niece of a daimyo no less. "I don't think you should carry it around with you. If you need a blade, we can find something more suitable."
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Anzen Hizashi
Committed
Have I lost you again, my best friend?
Roleplay posts: 89
Age: 24
Physical Description: Height: 5’4”
Weight: 130 lbs
Build: Lithe
Eyes:
Color: Golden Brown
Shape: Rounded, more-so than usual
Hair:
Color: Midnight black
Style: When working, it would be pulled back into a long ponytail - waist length - with two locks of hair barely to her chin left out in front of her ears. The pony tail would be held up with a piece of jade-coloured ribbon.
Clothes and Equipment: Clothing: Typically seen in a kimono that was mostly a plum purple that faded to a beautiful magenta diagonally from waist to bottom. In the transition would be a multitude of flowers varying in sizes, each one either a pale blue, lavender, or a powder pink. The obi around her waist would be a pale yellow obi, the obi-jime would be golden, and the obi-age a faint pink. She preferred to wear tabi and zori on her feet.
Accessories: Her favorite accessory would be a black and gold fan that she would always tucked in either her obi or her sleeve, whichever was most convenient. On rare occasions, the ribbon that tied her hair into a ponytail would be pulled out and worn as a headband, tied into a delicate bow on the left side of her head.
Accessories: Her favorite accessory would be a black and gold fan that she would always tucked in either her obi or her sleeve, whichever was most convenient. On rare occasions, the ribbon that tied her hair into a ponytail would be pulled out and worn as a headband, tied into a delicate bow on the left side of her head. The only other must-have item she would carry, would be a twig of bamboo with one end sharpened into a point.
Registered: May 22, 2017 11:26:05 GMT -8
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Post by Anzen Hizashi on Jun 12, 2017 18:07:01 GMT -8
Anzen tilted her head slightly over her brother's sudden upset before the reasoning clicked with her. Waving the hand holding her fan in a dismissive gesture, she brought her free hand up to show a mostly healed scratch. "Be calm, Onii-chan, allow me to explain. He was interested in seeing if he could heal as I do. I asked to borrow his smallest blade so I could make a small cut on my hand.. I was testing if he could heal it. It's my fault, the blade had never tasted blood until I did such without thinking. I apologized and offered to replace the weapon, he insisted there was no need and allowed me to keep the kodachi if I wanted."
Flexing her hand as if to show it was perfectly fine, Anzen then gave her brother an apologetic bow for worrying the boy. "With things feeling a bit off, I thought it was best to keep this on me. I am willing to carry an additional form of protection, if you wish. Do forgive me for worrying you, Kojuro-kun.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 13, 2017 0:30:35 GMT -8
He listened to her explanation but it didn't exactly make him feel any better about it. Lowering his voice, so that no-one else could hear, he put forward his misgivings more plainly, "If he was not directly trying to insult you, then he is attempting to manipulate you into his debt. By carrying the blade with you, it's a visible sign that you accept that."
"Doesn't that strike you as odd, Uncle?" he asked Genji. Seeing as he was no doubt following the conversation, he must have some opinion on it. "To lend someone a blade and then complain when they use it?"
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Lord Genji
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 123
Age: 43
Registered: May 14, 2015 12:40:27 GMT -8
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Post by Lord Genji on Jun 13, 2017 15:46:28 GMT -8
"Quite honestly, everything about Setoku strikes me as a bit odd," he conceded, "though I am certain he will be of little threat. And now that Anzen-chan has herself a sword, it may now be time for her to learn how to use it." There was a joking kind of tone to his reply, and to those familiar with Genji, they'd know his intentions were sometimes difficult to read. "For now, I would prefer if you kept the weapon in your room, Anzen-chan, after tonight. From there you will receive specific instructions."
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Shinamori Setoku
Dedicated
*~* Owner of the mysterious den known as 'Sakura Ken' in Tamatoshi Bay*~*
Roleplay posts: 150
Age: 32
Physical Description: A humble, yet more rugged looking Samurai of the Hizashi Samurai, Shinamori Setoku stands at 6' evenly. He has waist length jet black hair, pulled into a ponytail, with brownish, almost Amber eyes, and is commonly swathed with a purple haori over his Black Hakama, red obi, and baggy, loose fitting white Kimono. He also sports metal plated Geta Sandals.
Clothes and Equipment: A wakizashi in a yellow saya (scabbard), wrapped with a yellow Katatemaki ito (Battle Wrap) around the tsuka (hilt.) While the Kojiri (End of the scabbard) had a black bit of burned metal. The Tsuba (Guard) was an odd circular symbol of the Shibata clan. And the weapon's Tsuka is usually seen sticking out of his kimono, opposite his heart. A Katana with a red saya with a red katatemaki ito around the hilt is normally hanging tachi style (Edge facing the ground) from his obi.
Registered: May 19, 2017 13:09:44 GMT -8
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Post by Shinamori Setoku on Jun 13, 2017 16:05:47 GMT -8
Setoku eyed around another moment, shrugging, and making his way around the courtyard - Never a fan of festivities and useless wastes of supplies, he had finally picked up where his anxiety was coming from. Being here. Not under his lord, but more being at a party. He quickly fixed his kimono as he wandered, wondering why he let the girl keep his haori after all. Oh well, it seemed to ease her for a moment, which was good enough. After finding a random wall to call home, he merely leaned against it, and closed his eyes, deep in contemplation about, no doubt, some other nefarious plan or two.
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Anzen Hizashi
Committed
Have I lost you again, my best friend?
Roleplay posts: 89
Age: 24
Physical Description: Height: 5’4”
Weight: 130 lbs
Build: Lithe
Eyes:
Color: Golden Brown
Shape: Rounded, more-so than usual
Hair:
Color: Midnight black
Style: When working, it would be pulled back into a long ponytail - waist length - with two locks of hair barely to her chin left out in front of her ears. The pony tail would be held up with a piece of jade-coloured ribbon.
Clothes and Equipment: Clothing: Typically seen in a kimono that was mostly a plum purple that faded to a beautiful magenta diagonally from waist to bottom. In the transition would be a multitude of flowers varying in sizes, each one either a pale blue, lavender, or a powder pink. The obi around her waist would be a pale yellow obi, the obi-jime would be golden, and the obi-age a faint pink. She preferred to wear tabi and zori on her feet.
Accessories: Her favorite accessory would be a black and gold fan that she would always tucked in either her obi or her sleeve, whichever was most convenient. On rare occasions, the ribbon that tied her hair into a ponytail would be pulled out and worn as a headband, tied into a delicate bow on the left side of her head.
Accessories: Her favorite accessory would be a black and gold fan that she would always tucked in either her obi or her sleeve, whichever was most convenient. On rare occasions, the ribbon that tied her hair into a ponytail would be pulled out and worn as a headband, tied into a delicate bow on the left side of her head. The only other must-have item she would carry, would be a twig of bamboo with one end sharpened into a point.
Registered: May 22, 2017 11:26:05 GMT -8
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Post by Anzen Hizashi on Jun 14, 2017 1:30:00 GMT -8
Anzen watched, minutely crestfallen, as Setoku walked off before her golden eyes returned to the two she currently spoke with. The girl would tap her chin lightly with her closed fan as if in thought while her uncle spoke. "I can definitely put the kodachi away after tonight's festivities, Genji-dono. I just felt it would be a good idea to carry tonight."
Falling into a soft smile and relaxed demeanor at her uncle's humor, she flipped her fan open and began to wave it slowly towards her face once again. "I have nothing against learning to use the weapon, Genji-dono. It seems you are going to keep me very busy in the days to come. I do hope I'm not the only one going to be worn out." Like an older sister, she glanced teasingly at her brother, silently insinuating that she hoped he would be her partner during the rigorous training she would more-than-likely begin soon. It wouldn't be the first time as siblings that they've tried to beat each other down physically. Plus, Anzen felt it would give her a better chance of judging her brother's overall health.
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Tika Seya
Committed
Roleplay posts: 78
Age: 19
Physical Description: Long raven hair, blue eyes, and an average build. Soft features.
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Clothes and Equipment:
A pink kimono is accented by the red trim of her lower hiyoko layer, an ornamental display of feminity in what was otherwise a men's cut of garb free of the constrictions of traditional female clothing. A white obi holds a single katana to her left hip. Zori sandals and white socks. Her hakama trousers were the deep color of violet, with a display of light rosey flowers bedazzling the hem of the left leg.
Her sword, Hikari-no-Kazu: http://i.imgur.com/P6AzAI8.jpg
Registered: Apr 25, 2017 20:44:32 GMT -8
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Post by Tika Seya on Jun 15, 2017 9:44:46 GMT -8
"Oh......" Kiara looks down, knowing but hoping that the fighting doesn't happen around her. Yet somehow she is prepared in her mind for that to happen. A part of her was already beginning to recognize the future as what it was and prepared for her role as the very important person. Then she asked something that was related, but might have seemed random. "Before the fighting starts... can you teach me how to protect myself? Just in case..?"
"I'll do my best..."
Tika's quiet answer and the way she looked around might have signaled some level of caution with the whole idea, but ultimately, she felt it a noble goal after the nature of their meeting at Midori road. |
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 16, 2017 12:06:58 GMT -8
Genji's joking reply seemed to defuse some of the tension, and Kojuro was mildly reassured that the former ronin was no threat. However like always it was hard to tell what Genji was really thinking. Anzen learning to use a sword wouldn't be a bad thing, and a kodachi would probably suit her well, being light and manoevrable. As she looked at him, he grinned back. "I'm looking forward to it, Onee-san." Kodachi would be a good weapon for him to practice with too, so they could learn together. It brought back the memories of their days sparring with spear and naginata as Anzen learned the polearm in secret without their parents knowledge. They wouldn't be doing so again, which had saddened him, but now they at least had the opportunity to continue their weapons training together, just armed differently. Maybe the strange ronin had done them both a favour with his gift in some unforeseen way.
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Shinamori Setoku
Dedicated
*~* Owner of the mysterious den known as 'Sakura Ken' in Tamatoshi Bay*~*
Roleplay posts: 150
Age: 32
Physical Description: A humble, yet more rugged looking Samurai of the Hizashi Samurai, Shinamori Setoku stands at 6' evenly. He has waist length jet black hair, pulled into a ponytail, with brownish, almost Amber eyes, and is commonly swathed with a purple haori over his Black Hakama, red obi, and baggy, loose fitting white Kimono. He also sports metal plated Geta Sandals.
Clothes and Equipment: A wakizashi in a yellow saya (scabbard), wrapped with a yellow Katatemaki ito (Battle Wrap) around the tsuka (hilt.) While the Kojiri (End of the scabbard) had a black bit of burned metal. The Tsuba (Guard) was an odd circular symbol of the Shibata clan. And the weapon's Tsuka is usually seen sticking out of his kimono, opposite his heart. A Katana with a red saya with a red katatemaki ito around the hilt is normally hanging tachi style (Edge facing the ground) from his obi.
Registered: May 19, 2017 13:09:44 GMT -8
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Post by Shinamori Setoku on Jun 16, 2017 12:59:14 GMT -8
Setoku opened his eyes slightly, smiling to himself. There was no need to learn from the Kuniochi at the moment, so perhaps nothing back fired. He dared a glance in the direction of his lord and the other nobles, scanning the faces of the crowd in that area. Anzen was still over there, and he did promise her help with side effects of her herbs.
"Well, it's not the first time you went where you didn't fit..."
He mumbled to himself, before pushing off the wall and heading toward Anzen. Keeping a wide berth merely to distract from attention. This party should be ending soon anyway.
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The Hizashi Clan
Established
Roleplay posts: 39
Registered: Dec 16, 2015 22:09:27 GMT -8
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Post by The Hizashi Clan on Jun 16, 2017 14:16:03 GMT -8
The Next Morning, hour of the dragon...
The party slowly died out through the middle of the night. Genji had retired to his quarters, and many had gone to sleep for the evening. Servants cleaned for many hours afterward, and guards remained in rotation. The shinobi who had paid the compound a visit this evening would glean vital intelligence on the state of Hizashi's diplomatic stance towards the Shogun and Emperor, but pockets of antimagic protection would make it difficult to access the innermost portions of the compound. The next morning, a considerable section of the back-left area of the compound was considered to be off-limits. Workers arrived in a convoy from Kiyonai, trains of oxen carrying supplies up the steep hill and treacherous winding paths up to the manor built precariously into the summit. Labor had been organized in force, and some portions of the manor's wall started being torn down. The courtyards were consequently busy and there was a fast pace to the air, very much unlike the tranquility usually enjoyed here, with the quiet breeze and chirping of birds replaced by hurried footfalls and the sound of hammers and pickaxes. And then, amid that chaos, several higher ranking samurai had been mobilized as well. A ceremonial "call to arms" had just finished, a quick but rigid and symbolic ordeal. Genji wore a brightly red colored Haori over a kimono of black - colors of war. This was in stark contrast to the flamboyant yellows and golds he was seen in previously. The guard this day had been doubled. Samurai were seen polishing their swords and wearing full kit. Genji now huddles in a quiet, after-ceremony meeting with his closest retainers while troops dispersed among the courtyards. |
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Post by Hosokawa Gentarou Masahiro on Jun 20, 2017 3:05:10 GMT -8
Kiara, Tika Seya, and Kojuro Hizashi were summoned the following morning to the courtyard of the estate by the lord's hatamoto, Hosokawa Masahiro. The resplendent warlord was armed and armored head to heel in the lacquered armaments of a samurai warrior. With horses prepared, guards at the ready, and a baggage train packing provisions, Masahiro and his men stood ready. The man stood with one hand on the hilt of his sword as he waited for the three youths to arrive. His eyes were distant as if he was looking through everyone.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 21, 2017 8:48:47 GMT -8
Lord Genji's call to ams had seen the warriors of the Hizashi mobilised, and Kojuro was among them. Like many, he was dressed in armour, Genji's colours of red and black reflected in his outfit as well. In black lacquered armour with red lacing and the Hizashi crest of the sakura flower on the front of his breastplate. His kabuto helmet had a distinctive dragonfly crest that would enable him to be idenftied easily and he wore his long sword and tanto. The armour seemed heavier than usual, but it hardly held him back in his enthusiasm to be getting out of the mansion and off to be put to use in Lord Genji's battle plans. As yet he hadn't been told specifically what role he was to play in the coming war, but after the ceremony had been summoned to report to Hosokawa Masahiro. Probably there was some reason for the secrecy, it seemed just like Hosokawa not to say anything, but Genji seemed to be playing his cards very close to his chest also. Kojuro arrived in good time, noticing the fully prepared soldiers, horses and baggage train with men both from the Hizashi clan and Hosokawa's own vassals. Clearly there was going to be a substantial journey involved. "Hosokawa-dono," Kojuro stopped in front of him and gave a small bow.
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Roleplay posts: 0
Registered: Nov 21, 2024 19:23:29 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2017 3:00:35 GMT -8
It had been a long night, yet the statues never moved. It was only when the party trickled out and the lantern lights went out that they actually started to shadow their way along the walls - silent spiders easily making their way along. The anti-magic surely halted them from getting into particular rooms but that didn't stop them from slithering down the halls and poking their heads into guest and permanent rooms - leaving a nice little present of the kunoichi for Lord Genji.
Still, they had a bit of information to return with should they choose to - but only one Dragon Head remained behind as the rest began the return journey to the imperial city. And it was a good thing their leader had remained - there was some interesting happenings upon the morn. Tearing down a perimeter wall, and prepped for war... or at least a battle. This was interesting.
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